It’s been a week. Every month when the catalogs go to press, it’s a rougher week than usual. There’s last minute writing (often late night alcohol-fueled writing), long days at the office, and needless stress. This month, all of that was amped up to eleven. There were also spreadsheets to be entered into the CMS,Continue reading “On the Week That Was”
Category Archives: Life
On 2011 In Review
January 1st. The start of a new year. A “turn the page” moment, a time when the slate is wiped clean and one can start fresh. That’s my feeling on every day, that the new day is a blank slate on which anything can be written, so it should be my feeling on the startContinue reading “On 2011 In Review”
On What I’ll Take Away from 2011
A few weeks ago I mailed out Christmas cards. It’s something I’ve done for about a decade now, mailing out cards to close friends and random strangers. (Last year, for instance, Harlan Ellison received a card from me. Since I’m writing this, it clearly didn’t displease him.) I usually have a “main” design that goesContinue reading “On What I’ll Take Away from 2011”
At Philcon
Yes, that subject line breaks that titling standard I’ve used for the better part of five years. But it’s a standard that’s going away when I unveil the new website design, so I don’t feel so bad. The first day here in Cherry Hill was nice. I had dinner with Jay and Pam Smith andContinue reading “At Philcon”
On My Philcon Schedule
The rumors are true! I’ll be attending Philcon this weekend. Here’s where I can be found, if you should so happen to be in Cherry Hill, New Jersey… TOLKIEN’S OTHER WORKSSat 6:00 PM in Crystal Ballroom Three (1 hour)Panelists: Allyn Gibson (mod), Daniel Grotta, Jay Wile, Robert Kauffmann, Mark MandelJ.R.R. Tolkien is best known todayContinue reading “On My Philcon Schedule”
On the Ongoing Projects
Some updates on two ongoing projects. 1. The Website Redesign. Over the past forty-eight hours, I’ve been thinking about formatting the site for mobile browsers and how to achieve what I want. Yes, there are WordPress plug-ins to do this. But I like the idea of making something of my own. Conceptually, I understand whatContinue reading “On the Ongoing Projects”
On the New York Times Personality Quiz
The New York Times is doing a little personality test. Like most personality test, it asks questions about your interests. Unlike most personality tests, the answers are visual, not verbal. My results? You’re Culture Curious People often comment on your sense of calm and refined nature. Your love of all things arty often shines throughContinue reading “On the New York Times Personality Quiz”
On Peanuts Coffee Mugs and Rerun
I went to Big Lots today, not because I needed anything but because it was a lovely afternoon and I wanted to get out of the house and go for a drive. So across the reservoir I drove, and to Big Lots I went. I found myself looking at coffee pots. I had a veryContinue reading “On Peanuts Coffee Mugs and Rerun”
On Favorite Snack Foods
I have a thing for junkfood. It’s a particular weakness of mine. I freely admit it. I try to be good, but then something happens, like my mother and sister combining to give me twelve pounds of gummi bears for my birthday. In college my stand-by was Peanut Butter M&Ms. Or Peanut Butter Snickers. OrContinue reading “On Favorite Snack Foods”
On An Urgent Need For Digestive Biscuits
If I could have a lifetime supply of something, it would be McVittie’s Digestive Biscuits. My sister did a semester abroad in London, and when she came back, she came back with all sorts of marvelous treats. Maynard Wine Gums! (Which are seriously awesome, by the way.) McVittie’s Digestive Biscuits! Stuff I’ve totally forgotten inContinue reading “On An Urgent Need For Digestive Biscuits”